NBAA Update Archive

NBAA Update #10-28
Monday, July 12, 2010

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as well as information about NBAA activities, Member benefits and upcoming industry events. Subscribe for free or review the archives at
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BUSINESS AVIATION NEWS & ISSUES

NBAA to Award Top Honors to Chuck McKinnon, Arnold Palmer
NBAA today announced that Arnold Palmer, the legendary golfer and esteemed businessman who serves as a voice for the No Plane No Gain advocacy campaign, will receive the 2010 NBAA
Meritorious Service to Aviation Award, and Chuck McKinnon, a business pilot and aviation legend, will receive the 2010 NBAA John P. "Jack" Doswell Award. The Meritorious Service
to Aviation Award is NBAA's most distinguished honor, presented annually to an individual who, by virtue of a lifetime of personal dedication, has made significant, identifiable
contributions that have materially advanced aviation interests. The Doswell Award is granted for lifelong individual achievement on behalf of and in support of the aims, goals and
objectives of business aviation. "NBAA is proud to recognize these two outstanding members of the business aviation community for their dedication and many contributions to the
industry," said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. For more information on the winners, visit:http://www.nbaa.org/news/pr/2010/20100712-035.php

U.S. Chamber President to Address NBAA2010
Thomas J. Donohue, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, will serve as a keynote speaker during the Opening General Session of NBAA's 63rd Annual Meeting &
Convention (NBAA2010), to be held from October 19 to 21 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. Donohue's participation in NBAA's Convention highlights the
long-standing importance of the event in bringing together leaders from business and government to articulate the value of business aviation to citizens, companies and communities
across the U.S. NBAA will showcase the excitement surrounding the Convention's kickoff by holding the Opening General Session right on the show's exhibit floor, a highly popular
practice first introduced last year. Learn more at:http://www.nbaa.org/news/pr/2010/20100706-034.php

NBAA Outlines Necessity of Business Aviation to DOT
NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen recently submitted comments to Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Ray LaHood on the agency's five-year Strategic Plan, which outlined the
numerous ways business aviation supports local economies and transportation systems. Business aviation not only serves rural and small towns with little or no airline service, but
is also a key component in the nation's transportation infrastructure. "We strongly support your work to improve our nation's aviation system, which will also significantly
contribute to economic growth and job creation," Bolen said in his comments. "In these challenging economic times, the importance of a robust transportation system cannot be
overemphasized." Read the full comments at:http://www.nbaa.org/advocacy/letters/#dot-plan-2011-2015

NBAA Welcomes FAA Proposed Legal Interpretation
The FAA has long held the position that personal flights were not within the scope of the business of the company; therefore, such flights could not be reimbursed under 14 CFR
91.501(b)(5). In response to Member input on this issue, NBAA had asked the FAA to reconsider their long-standing blanket prohibition on reimbursement for such flights and argued
that for certain executives this is within the scope of the business of the company. While taking measures to safeguard the spirit of the regulation, last week the FAA published a
proposed interpretation in the Federal Register that would permit reimbursement for personal flights under specific circumstances. NBAA welcomes this proposed
interpretation and will file a supporting statement during the 30-day comment period. For more information, visit:http://www.nbaa.org/admin/taxes/personal-use

Podcast: NBAA Makes Plans for EAA's AirVenture in Oshkosh
One of the original business airplanes used in the 1940s, '50s and '60s was the Douglas DC-3, and as excitement builds for an unprecedented gathering of DC-3s at this year's
AirVenture Oshkosh, presented by the Experimental Aircraft Association, NBAA's big white tent will be host to a session on the DC-3's legacy in the business aviation community.
NBAA Director of Marketing Aimee Kauffman reports in this week's NBAA Flight Plan podcast that the DC-3 session, to be led by Jim Gabbert with Next Century Aviation, is
just one of the many exciting events taking place at NBAA's tent, located right on the AirVenture flight line at Wittman Regional Airport. All attendees are welcome. Subscribe to
the NBAA Flight Plan podcast through Apple's iTunes, or listen anytime on NBAA's web site by visiting:http://www.nbaa.org/flight-plan

Minnesota Business Aviation and Cessna Meeting, July 14
The Minnesota Business Aviation Association will hold a luncheon meeting on Wednesday, July 14 at the Target Hangar at MSP starting at 11:30 a.m. Cessna will provide display
aircraft including the newly certified Citation CJ4, Citation X with winglets and a Caravan 675. Attendees should park at Signature Flight Support, where transportation will be
provided by van. For additional information, contact NBAA's Bob Quinn at bquinn@nbaa.org.

Ohio Community to Meet at Aviation Hall of Fame, July 16
The Ohio Regional Business Aviation Association (ORBAA) will hold a luncheon meeting on Friday, July 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF)
located inside the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, OH. The meeting will feature talks by Emily Warner, first female airline captain, and NBAA President
and CEO Ed Bolen providing a regulatory update. There is a charge of $20 for the luncheon, with proceeds to be donated to NAHF. RSVP to ORBAA's RoyceAnn Martin ramarti@bgsu.edu. For more information, contact NBAA's Bob Quinn at bquinn@nbaa.org.

Chicago ‘Maintenance Mania' Day Is July 16
The Chicago Area Business Aviation Association (CABAA) is holding a "Maintenance Mania" Day, sponsored by Emery Air, Inc., on Friday, July 16, at 46 Airport Drive, Rockford, IL.
The day starts with a networking session from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m., and is followed by a variety of maintenance instruction sessions, with lunch provided. The keynote speaker will be
Brian Shul, retired Air Force SR-71 pilot. For more information, contact NBAA's Bob Quinn at bquinn@nbaa.org, and to register, visit the CABAA
web site at:http://www.cabaa.com

Michigan Event to Support Scholarships, July 19
The Michigan Business Aviation Association (MBAA) will hold its annual Memorial Golf Classic supporting aviation scholarships on Monday, July 19 at Lyon Oaks Golf & Banquet
Center, Wixom, MI. Registration will take place at 9:00 a.m., with a shotgun start at 10:00 a.m. The event will conclude with a 19th hole reception and dinner at 5:00 p.m. For
additional information, contact NBAA's Bob Quinn at bquinn@nbaa.org or visit:http://www.mibaa.org

Register for Pacific Northwest Charity Event, Sept. 22
The Pacific Northwest Business Aviation Association (PNBAA) will host the 2nd Annual PNBAA Charity Golf Event on September 22 at Redmond Ridge Golf Club, just outside Seattle.
Proceeds from this event will benefit Seattle's Aviation High School and other charities. Registration, sponsorships and volunteer opportunities for this event are now available
online. For more information, visit the PNBAA web site at:http://www.pnbaagolftournament.com

NBAA's Convention Brings More Than Economic Benefits to Host City
NBAA's 63rd Annual Meeting & Convention (NBAA2010) will bring an injection of economic activity estimated at $34 million to host city Atlanta, GA. In addition to direct
economic impact, the organizers and Attendees of NBAA2010 are committed to giving back to the Atlanta host community. The Local Committee for NBAA2010 has planned a "community
build" to benefit the Brookhaven Boys & Girls Club, located near Peachtree DeKalb Airport, the site of the Static Display of Aircraft. The committee is also sponsoring a
mentoring day for local middle school, high school and college-age students to attend the Convention for free on the final day, Thursday, October 21. To read a web article with
more information, visit:http://www.nbaa.org/2010/economic-benefit

Mailing Now: July/August Business Aviation Insider
The July/August issue of Business Aviation Insider, the official Member publication of NBAA, focuses on topics of importance to NBAA Members using light business airplanes.
Sponsored by South Carolina Power Team, the issue features comments from NBAA's Ed Bolen about the Association's work to support business aviators, as well as articles about
stepping up to a business jet, operational best practices for the owner-pilot, and light jet safety. Printed copies of the July/August issue are mailing to Member subscribers now.
View the issue online at:http://www.nbaa.org/insider

NBAA Joins Aviation Journalist for Social Media Day Blogcast
In conjunction with the first-ever global "Social Media Day" on June 30, NBAA participated in an Internet-based audio broadcast to discuss how individuals and organizations in the
business aviation community are leveraging social media tools to enhance their communications strategies. NBAA Director, Internet Communications Jason Wolf was joined by
representatives from Cessna Aircraft Company and Cutter Aviation in the session, which was hosted by veteran aviation industry journalist Benet Wilson. Wolf noted that Air Mail,
NBAA's popular series of discussion lists, was an early form of social media, and that NBAA hosts a dedicated Twitter feed, Facebook page and YouTube channel. To hear a playback
of the broadcast, visit:http://www.nbaa.org/news/20100630-smday